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Gratz College Academic Catalog 2020 - 2021 Gratz College Academic Catalog 2020 - 2021 Updated: February 19, 2021 The College reserves the right to make changes to the Academic Catalog at any time. Table of Contents Page General Information 1 Academic Calendar 2020-2021 2 Mission and Values 4 Greetings from the President 5 Full-time Faculty 6 Administration and Staff 7 Board of Governors 8 Academic Policies and Procedures 10 Academic Freedom Statement 10 Information Technology 10 Copyright Infringement 12 Social Media 12 Learning and Other Disabilities 13 Transfer of Credits 15 Degree Requirements 16 Registration 16 Dropping/Adding courses 16 Residency Requirement 17 Language Requirement 17 Graduation 17 Thesis/Final Project/Capstone 18 Grades and Grade Point System 18 Academic Probation 19 Additional Grading Policies 19 Leave of Absence 21 Student Complaint Policy 22 Academic Grade Appeals 22 Code of Academic Responsibility 23 Violations of the Code of Academic Responsibility 23 Writing Format and Style Guide 25 Student Records 26 Student Privacy and Identification Verification online 29 Moodle Privacy Statement 30 Institutional Review Board 30 Acquaintance Rape and Sexual Violence Policy 30 Sexual Harassment Policy 32 Security Policies and Procedures 34 Additional Policies 35 Tuition and Fees 35 Refunds 36 Financial Assistance 37 Veterans’ Benefits 42 Repayment 45 Loan Disbursements 45 Refunds 46 Federal Title IV Refund Policy 46 Transcripts 51 Health Insurance 51 Housing and Transportation 51 Tuttleman Library 51 Undergraduate Admissions 52 BA/MA in Judaism and Human Rights 55 Bachelor of Arts in Jewish Studies 56 Bachelor of Arts in Jewish Professional Studies 57 Undergraduate Certificate in Jewish Studies 57 Undergraduate Certificate in Hebrew Instruction 57 Graduate Admissions 58 Graduate Programs 59 Master in Education 60 PA Early Childhood Education Director Credential 63 Graduate Certificate Creativity and Technology 63 Master’s Plus Certificate in Distinguished Teaching & Learning 63 Master of Arts in Holocaust and Genocide Studies 64 Graduate Certificate in Holocaust and Genocide Studies 66 Master of Arts in Human Rights 67 Master of Arts in Interfaith Leadership 68 Graduate Certificate in Jewish-Christian Studies 69 Master of Arts in Jewish Communal Service 70 Graduate Certificate in Jewish Communal Service 72 Graduate Certificate in Jewish Nonprofit Management 72 Master of Science in Nonprofit Management 73 Master of Science in Camp Administration and Leadership 76 Master of Arts in Jewish Studies 79 Graduate Certificate in Jewish Studies 80 Graduate Certificate in Hebrew Instruction 80 Master of Arts in Jewish Professional Studies 81 Doctor of Education in Leadership 82 Doctor of Philosophy in Holocaust and Genocide Studies 84 Course List 86 Course Number Designations 86 MS in Camp Administration 86 Master in Education (MED) Courses 88 Master’s Plus Certificate in Distinguished Teaching Courses 94 Holocaust and Genocide Studies Courses – Master’s Level 95 Holocaust and Genocide Studies Courses – Doctoral Level 103 Human Rights Courses 108 Interfaith Leadership Courses 110 Jewish-Christian Studies Courses 112 Jewish Communal Service Courses 113 Jewish Education Courses 117 Jewish Professional Studies Courses 119 Jewish Studies Courses 119 Nonprofit Management Courses 125 Doctor of Education in Leadership Courses 127 Dual Enrollment Courses for High School Students 131 General information Gratz College has a long history of educational service to the Philadelphia area. Founded in 1895, Gratz is the oldest independent and pluralistic college for Jewish studies in North America. From its inception Gratz holds the distinction of being the first institution of advanced Jewish learning to accept women on par with men. Addressing evolving needs, Gratz College grew to offer training programs for educators and communal professionals in the Jewish and secular communities. Over the last 20 years, the College has expanded its offerings to include a broad array of credentials and programs, including a PhD and EdD, masters’ programs, BA completion programs, and graduate and undergraduate certificates. An early adopter of online education, Gratz offers blended and fully online degrees and has enrolled students from 36 states and 6 countries. Gratz is a private non-profit institution with a Carnegie Classification as a Master’s – Large Programs level and first received accreditation from the Middle States Commission for Higher Education (MSCHE) in 1967. Gratz College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, recognized by the Ministry of Education and Culture of the State of Israel, and is a partner of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. The institution is guided with transparency by its Board of Governors. Statement of Non-Discrimination Gratz College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national and ethnic origin, creed, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law. This catalog is reviewed and updated yearly. Gratz College reserves the right to change, add, or delete any information contained herein without prior notice. Students are advised to check the website and their advisors regarding changes that may affect them. 1 Academic Calendar 2020-2021 Fall Semester 2020 Wednesday, August 26 First day of Fall Traditional (15 wks) & Sem. A (8 weeks) Tuesday, September 1 Drop/Add deadline for Fall Semester A Monday, September 7 LABOR DAY – CAMPUS OFFICES CLOSED Tuesday, September 8 Drop/Add deadline for Traditional Semester Friday, September 18 Final withdrawal date for Fall Semester A Saturday, September 19 Rosh Hashana Sunday, September 20 Rosh Hashana II Monday, September 28 Yom Kippur CAMPUS OFFICE CLOSED Saturday, October 3 Sukkot I Sunday, October 4 Sukkot II Saturday, October 10 Shmini Atzeret Sunday, October 11 Simchat Torah Tuesday, October 20 Last day of Fall Semester A Wednesday, October 21 Fall Online Break for all classes Friday, October 23 Final withdrawal date for Fall Traditional Semester Wednesday, October 28 First day of Fall Semester B (8 weeks) Friday, October 30 Grades Due for Fall Semester A Tuesday, November 3 Drop/Add deadline for Fall Semester B Friday, November 20 Final withdrawal date for Fall Semester B> Wednesday, November 25 Thanksgiving Eve CAMPUS OFFICES CLOSED Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving CAMPUS OFFICES CLOSED Friday, November 27 Thanksgiving CAMPUS OFFICES CLOSED Tuesday, December 15 Last day of Traditional Semester (15 weeks) Tuesday, December 22 Last day of Fall Semester B Wednesday, December 23 Winter Break Thursday, December 24 CAMPUS OFFICES CLOSED until January 4, 2021 Spring Semester 2021 Monday, January 4 CAMPUS OFFICES OPEN Tuesday, January 5 Grades Due for Fall Semester B and Fall Traditional Wednesday, January 6 First day Spring Traditional (15 weeks) & Spring A (8 weeks) Tuesday, January 12 Drop/Add deadline for Spring Semester A Monday, January 18 MLK, Jr. Day-CAMPUS OFFICES CLOSED Tuesday, January 19 Drop/Add deadline for Spring Traditional Semester Friday, January 29 Final withdrawal date for Spring Semester A Monday, February 15 President’s Day CAMPUS OFFICES CLOSED Tuesday, March 2 Last day of Spring Semester A Wednesday, March 3 Spring break - no online classes Friday, March 5 Final withdrawal date Spring Traditional Semester Wednesday, March 10 First day of Spring Semester B (8 weeks) Friday, March 12 Grades Due for Spring Semester A Tuesday, March 16 Drop/Add deadline for Spring Semester B Sunday, March 28 Pesach I Monday, March 29 Pesach II CAMPUS OFFICE CLOSED Friday, April 2 Final withdrawal date for Spring Semester B Saturday, April 3 Pesach VII Sunday, April 4 Pesach VIII 2 Sunday, April 4 Easter Friday, April 16 Final submissions due for Capstone, Thesis and Final Project students Tuesday, April 27 Last day of Traditional Semester Tuesday, May 4 Last Day of Spring Semester B Friday, May 7 Grades due Spring Traditional Semester Friday, May 14 Final submissions due for Capstone, Thesis and Final Project students Friday, May 14 Deadline for petition to graduate in June Friday, May 14 Grades Due for Spring Semester B Summer Semester 2021 Wednesday, May 5 First day of Summer Traditional (15 weeks) & Summer A (8 weeks) Tuesday, May 11 Drop/Add deadline for Summer Semester A Tuesday, May 18 Drop/Add deadline for Traditional Semester Monday, May 17 Shavuot I CAMPUS OFFICE CLOSED Tuesday, May 18 Shavuot II CAMPUS OFFICE CLOSED Friday, May 28 Final Withdrawal Date for Summer Semester A Monday, May 31 Memorial Day CAMPUS OFFICES CLOSED Tuesday, June 29 Last day of Summer Semester A Wednesday, June 30 First day of Summer Semester B Friday, July 2 Withdrawal date for Traditional Semester Sunday, July 4 Independence Day Monday, July 5 Independence Day Observed CAMPUS OFFICE CLOSED Friday, July 9 Grades Due for Summer Semester A Tuesday, July 6 Drop/Add deadline for Summer Semester B Sunday, July 11 Summer Institute - Sunday through Friday Friday, July 23 Final withdrawal date for Summer Semester B Tuesday, August 17 Last day of Traditional Semester Tuesday, August 24 Last day of Summer Semester B Friday, August 27 Grades Due for Summer Traditional Semester Friday, September 3 Grades Due for Summer Semester B *Eligible students in all degree programs can have their degree awarded in fall, spring, or summer. However, there is only a single commencement ceremony held each year. **Conferral dates for this academic year are December 8, 2021, June 13, 2021, and September 5, 2021. 3 Mission
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